I’ve been washing laundry by hand and air drying for 8 years now. I started because of a shortage of funds but now I prefer it. I was able to buy used drying racks at yard sales, and place them on my deck on weekends. During inclement weather, I plan things out a bit more, washing only what will be needed and drying it in the the bathtub. A portable hanger rack does the trick here, but the racks can also be moved into the bathtub.
One tends to learn what the clothes will do. Some fabrics dry rapidly, some slowly, and so choices are made based on those criterion.
I’ve also washed bedding, but I’m not allowed a full on laundry line so these are best handled in the washing machine or dryer. Still, on a sunny day with low humidity, sheets and bedding can be supported by sundry items; you end up with something that smells wonderful.
This post was submitted by Joan.
strange… I live in Italy and here dryers are very difficult to find. people do exactly what you’ve just described, and always have done. however I admit I am one of the few people with a washer dryer, because where I live sometimes it starts raining and doesn’t stop for weeks.
Comment by mela — September 29, 2009 @ 1:31 am
I haven’t used my dryer for almost two years and I use a super low water high spin type washer. I have been able to dry all my laundry on clothes drying racks including my bedding and towles. I have found that the simple use of a fan makes a huge difference.
Comment by Mary — October 10, 2009 @ 11:10 am